Tennessee
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Tennessee issues nation’s first license for commercial nuclear fusion
The state of Tennessee issued what officials called the first license to a commercial nuclear fusion project in the U.S. under a new regulatory framework to speed up development of the technology.
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Giant, invasive joro spiders don’t threaten native orb weavers’ diets, researchers say
A new University of Georgia study suggests the invasive joro spider doesn't compete as much for the same food as native spiders as previously thought.
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UTC lands $3M federal grant to turn research into real-world uses
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is slated to receive $3 million in federal funding to build a new program aimed at turning academic research into patents, licensed technology and other practical uses.
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Lane closures halted, DUI and boating enforcement increased for Labor Day weekend
AAA warns to be ready for road trips and breakdowns
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Neighbors near and far rally behind the Islamic Center of Nashville
When a white nationalist posted up outside of the Islamic Center of Nashville to tout a hateful and out of place message, he may not have anticipated what would happen as a result.
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Tennessee to increase TCAP testing time in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
The amount of time Tennessee students spend taking state standardized tests next spring will increase significantly due to an additional writing test that won't actually be scored.
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Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms
Missouri appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow the use of new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump in the fast-approaching midterm election.
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Tennessee Valley will be like Silicon Valley for nuclear, top official says
TVA expects small modular reactor permit in coming weeks
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New board members join Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise is adding three new board members — Pam Ladd, Brenda Ramos and Kendra Yates.
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Tennessee Highway Patrol, TBI played key role in Memphis ICE raid
Several Tennessee law enforcement agencies aided ICE in a late-night Memphis sting operation over the weekend, resulting in more than 100 detentions, in what witnesses describe as a catch-all raid on a Latino-populated nightclub.
